Weekly Drill: No. 122 - Risk Analysis

Drill #122: Risk Analysis The acceptable level of risk is directly related to the potential to save lives or property. Oftentimes we have heard it stated as “risk vs. gain” or “risk vs. benefit.” Readers will learn the three basic rules we follow when making our determination as to the...

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Weekly Drill: No. 122 - Risk Analysis

Drill #122: Risk Analysis The acceptable level of risk is directly related to the potential to save lives or property. Oftentimes we have heard it stated as “risk vs. gain” or “risk vs. benefit.” Readers will learn the three basic rules we...

Article • June 16th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 121 - Mentoring

Drill #121: Mentoring Readers will learn how mentoring programs can and should be used to inspire and encourage our future leaders. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit...

Article • June 10th, 2013
Fire Officers: What Would You Do When No One is Watching?

Firefighters must insist on competent, effective leaders in our fire departments to serve as officers. It isn't enough to just be lucky, these days you have to excel at commanding operations on the fireground.

Article • June 6th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 120 - The Mayday

Drill #120: The Mayday Have you ever had to called a Mayday or been with a firefighter who has? Readers will learn the basics of what (and what not) to do in an emergency situation. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to...

Article • June 2nd, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 119 - When Things Change

For some firefighters, accepting change is not easy; however, it is very important that the fire department be able to change. This weekly firefighter training drill addresses change.

Article • May 26th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 118 - Fireground Orientation

Drill #118: Fireground Orientation How importtant is fireground orientation? A common denominator in many firefighter fatalities is the firefighter being lost or disoriented within the structure! In this drill, readers will learn the best ways to...

Article • May 19th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 117 - The Officer's Role

Have you ever wondered, what "other" roles fire officers play? Readers will learn the officer's responsibilities when they are not at the incident scene.

Article • May 12th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 116 - Future Firefighters

Readers will learn a few tips to get their departments started with youth fire exploring or junior firefighter programs.

Article • May 5th, 2013
CDP Updates its Technical Emergency Response Training

The Center for Domestic Preparedness' Technical Emergency Response Training (TERT) course provides realistic training for biological, radiological, chemical and other threats.

Article • May 2nd, 2013
The Power Saw: Working Safely & Effectively

I’ve talked about the power saw before, but there is always room for more discussion on such a useful, important and powerful piece of equipment. Whatever brand or model of power saw you use, including chain saws, there are some basics you need to...

Article • May 1st, 2013
Massive Storm Poses Unique Risks - Part 1

Dealing with nasty, weather-related storms is nothing new to firefighters. When any of us heard about the massive storms that hit the mid-Atlantic coast within the past year, we naturally thought about “before and during the storm” issues. From...

Article • May 1st, 2013
The 4 Phases Of the Stretch: Phase 1

The opening article in this series ( Firehouse ® , April 2013) introduced the idea that the success of the hoseline stretch is based on four phases – preparation, size-up, making the stretch and advancing the attack line to extinguish the fire...

Article • May 1st, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 115 - Smoke Control in High-Rise Buildings

Drill #115: Smoke Control in High-Rise Buildings Readers will learn how to control smoke in high-rise building fires. Having a thorough knowledge of these buildings’ systems is important, because improper or careless ventilation techniques may...

Article • April 28th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 114

Drill #114: Media and the PIO Readers will learn a few good points to keep in mind should they have to face the media The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down and talk...

Article • April 21st, 2013
Not Your Average Vehicle Fire: Commercial Vehicle Tactics

Commercial vehicle fires significantly compound the risks that firefighters face at passenger vehicles. From increased and varied fuel loads to limitations with accessibility, this article reviews tactics and strategies.

Article • April 15th, 2013

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